The cottage is cute and was clean, so all good there. However, the yard is trashy with weeds, piles of leaves and kids toys scattered about. The cottage does need a bit of maintenance-nothing serious--peeling paint, deck rail needs to be replaced, upstairs shower slow to drain, etc. Also the cottage is in the alley, so it feels isolated and tucked away. That may be a good thing if that is what you are seeking. Overall, the location is OK, and it's a cute place, but for the above reasons we probably won't rent there again.